eCommerce Startup: Secure Infrastructure Implementation

Accenture teamed with an eCommerce startup to deliver a secure infrastructure that would support the startup's vision of enabling online auto purchases.

Driving Sales for an eCommerce Startup

Capitalizing on opportunities offered by a unified European market, an eCommerce startup saw a significant consumer market for online auto purchases. Security issues were paramount. The company's business model depended on ensuring that consumers retained control over their personal data. At the same time, the company was committed to offering access to the widest possible range of purchasing opportunities.

Accenture teamed with the startup to provide an efficient, secure infrastructure accessible through common Internet browsers and able to handle significant financial transactions. This infrastructure maintains information integrity, ensures certification and verification, and protects consumer privacy.

Result: A solution that enables secure access controls and communications between the client, its customers and business partners for payment transactions, messages and data exchange.

Value Added:

• Superior service, convenience, control, and competitive pricing for consumers through all buying stages.
  
  
• Lower marketing and sales costs for dealers with greater access to a wider market of qualified, committed buyers.
  
  
• Improved customer satisfaction, more effective distribution and marketing for manufacturers.